A wine refrigerator may seem like a frivolous expense that only rich people and “wine snobs” would concern themselves with.  But, in truth, if you enjoy entertaining and you enjoy wine, it can be a great addition to your home appliance collection-especially if you are someone who likes to collect and serve vintage wines.  A “wine cooler” as this refrigerator is sometimes called, keeps the wine at an ideal storing and serving temperature. It is a lot less expensive and takes up a lot less space than a wine cellar, so it is affordable for even beginning wine enthusiasts.

Is It Different Than A Regular Refrigerator?

A wine refrigerator is different from your regular refrigerator in many important ways.  This is why many people choose to get a special refrigerator for their wine.  Your food refrigerator is kept at well below 50 degrees-this is well below the ideal temperature for storing wines.  Also the refrigerator in your home is opened and closed several times each day which alters the temperature many times which is bad for wine storage.  A wine refrigerator maintains the temperature at the perfect level for wine and it is not opened and closed several times every day.

Size

When you are shopping for your first wine refrigerator you may wonder what size you should get.  There are models which hold only six bottles and will fit nicely on your countertop, and also models that hold twenty or more bottles and would not fit on your countertop, but would allow for different temperatures in the different sections of the wine refrigerator for the different types of wines.

Temperatures

To guide you in what temperatures you should store and serve wines here are some basic guidelines:
Blush, rose and dry white wines should be stored in your wine refrigerator at around 55 degrees and served at between 46-57 degrees. 
Champagne and sparkling wine should not be stored at all, but should be served at 43-47 degrees-think of the ice bucket.
Light red wines should be both stored in your refrigerator and served at 55 degrees.
Full-bodied wines should be stored at temperatures below 55 degrees and served at 59-66 degrees.

What About A Wine Cellar?

A wine cellar is actually a room in your home that acts as a big refrigerator.  It does not necessarily have to be in the cellar, but it should be dark and also it should have humidity.  A wine refrigerator does not provide the humidity for storing wine that a cellar does.  The ultimate wine cellar will have different “climate zones” for different types of wine and when a connoisseur is storing and serving wine he can bring a bottle from one zone to another to prepare it for serving which you cannot usually do with a wine refrigerator.  Although all of this may sound very appealing to some, it is very expensive to carry out.  The construction of the cellar itself is expensive and unlike a wine refrigerator, you also need to have the extra room in your home to build a cellar.  The refrigerator is much easier to accommodate.

Where To Purchase

When you are ready to buy a refrigerator for your wine there are several places that you can look to for purchase and also for information.  You can go online to a manufacturer’s website and get particulars on different makes and models.  Many home improvement stores and appliance stores now offer wine coolers as part of their regular inventory.  Comparison shop for size and storage capability to find the cooler that will best suit your needs.  Don’t let a sales person talk you into something that you can’t afford and don’t need.  Once you have found your perfect cooler, celebrate with a glass of perfectly chilled wine.

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It doesn’t matter if you’re a wine snob or just a wine novice, if you enjoy the taste of a good wine then you need to know how to store it. The price of the wine makes no difference, nor does the type of the wine. These 6 important tips on how to store wine apply whether you intend to consume your wine in 2 months or 2 years

For your optimal wine enjoyment you should apply all 5 tips to your fullest capabilities. Vary too far from any ones of these points and you may be disappointed when you go to open that bottle you’ve been saving for just the right time.

1. Bottle Positioning: Wine bottles should always to stored horizontally. It is recommended that the horizontal angle is no greater than 25 degrees. Proper bottle placement during storage keeps the cork moist and prevents the bottle from being "corked". There are several types of wine racks available that are made to properly position your bottles during their "resting" time so you should consider investing in one whether you’re storing 4 bottles or 20 bottles.

2. Lighting:You should never store your wine in an area where there is too much direct sunlight or where it could be subject to any kind of ultraviolet lights. Wine should be stored in a darker area. Most of today’s modern wine bottles are made with glass that filters out the ultraviolet lights, however ultraviolet light can still penetrate this glass and affect the natural evolution of the wine.

3. Temperature:Wine should always be stored in an area that is cooler. It should also be an area that has a regular constant temperature as close to 55 degrees Fahrenheit as possible. Large fluctuations in temperatures affect the aging process of the wine and in addition if the wine becomes too warm it will potentially take on a vinegar edge taste that ruins your wine. Don’t ever put your wine in a rack that you keep on top of a refrigerator. The heat from the refrigerator can ruin your wine.

4. Humidity: It is important that you store your wine in an area of the home that is more humid. If the wine is stored in an area that is too dry then the natural evolution of the aging process will be destroyed. There are several inexpensive special wine refrigerators available that will maintain the humidity. These are a good investment in your wine, especially if you live in an locality that is very dry.

5. Vibrations:Something many people don’t realize is that disturbing wine bottles with bumping and vibrations can completely change the taste of the wine. Your wine should always be stored in an area that is away from generators or water pumps or anything that will disturb the natural aging process of the wine. In other words…not a good idea to store it in the kid’s playroom or your central family gathering area where it can get bumped and knocked around a lot.

6. Odors: Do not store your wine in an area that other odor producing items are also stored. Wine has been known to take on the odors of other items it is near. Storing it in the pantry next to that big old bag of onions wouldn’t be a very good idea.

Follow all 6 of these wine storage tips and you’re sure to have a very flavorful and enjoyable wine experience the next time you go to "uncork" one of your favorites.

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Danby 27 Bottle Built In Wine Refrigerator

This wine cooling unit is stylish.  The black body is laced with a stainless sateel trim to give it a smoothe and classy look.  Very slim design.

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Danby 35 Bottle Wine Refrigerator

Another nice looking Danby unit stores up to 35 bottles of wine.  Great for the small to moderate wine drinker.

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Danby 75 Bottle LED Control and Reversible Door Wine Cooler

This is a great model for a wine drinking family or anyone with the need to chill at least 75 bottles at a time.  Easy storage makes this wine cooler perfect.

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Danby 51 Bottle Built In Wine Refrigerator

Notice the beautiful design of this wine refrigerator.  Holding up to 51 bottles on interior wine racks and trimmed with stainless steel.  This is a nice wine cooler for any home.

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30 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Refrigerator A dual zone wine chiller allows you to store red and white wines together at different temperatures.  This makes storage easier and less expensive as you’ll only need 1 one refrigerator. Learn More or Buy

A wine refrigerator that provides individually controlled temperature zones allows red wines to be stored at the perfect temperature. It also allows white wine to get as cold as it needs to get to age and provide a top quality taste. When you choose from these products that are available you will have top quality to chill and age your wines.

When you choose one of these products you are not limited in the features that are available to you. Some models are available with the side by side feature that allows for storing a quantity of bottles at the highest of quality. Also, you can choose to have the thermo electric digital display and ultra quiet operation so that your wine’s aging is not disturbed.

As you can see when choose one of these quality refrigerators for your wine both your red and white wines will get high quality chilling that will allow it to age to the highest quality taste. Choosing from the variety of dual zone wine refrigerators will allow you to have the highest in wine quality.

When you have information in front of you, you are able to take your time and research each product to see which one best suits your needs. Finding out what other consumers thought of the product may shed some light for you as to what worked for some consumers that purchased the product and what didn’t work. Being informed before you invest in refrigeration for your wine will help you make the best selection for wine collection.

Since you have taken the time to select the only the best wines for your collection it is important that you select the best wine refrigeration for your collection. You can take your time and learn everything you need to about a product and you can do that when you take time to read a wine refrigerator review.

Sunpentown 32 Bottle Undercounter Wine Refrgierator This is a nice and easy to store wine refrigerator.  It simply neatly can be filled under counter and stores up to 32 bottles of wine. Learn More or Buy

Tasting a great wine at the perfect temperature is a great pleasure. As you take the pleasure in serving great tasting wine you want a product that will provide everything you need to present that wine to your family and friends. If you are looking for a front exhaust model that goes under the counter you can find one and a front exhaust model will allow you to use it free standing if you ever need to. If you are looking for the bet in temperature control there are several options available to you for example you can choose automatic temperature control and you can choose a model that alarms you if the temperature is to low or too high.

No matter what you are looking for you will have excellent tasting wine and an excellent looking space when you choose from under counter wine refrigerators.

When it comes to temperature having a dual choice may be just what you are looking for or you may be looking for an automatic temperature control. No matter what your choice your wine will be kept at the right temperature keeping the quality of taste at its maximum.

You may have the need to just keep a few bottles of wine chilled at a time. This is possible when you choose from these wine refrigerators. You can store 8 bottles of wine without taking up valuable space. Size and quality will let you produce the great tasting wine you enjoy for every occasion.

With the options that are available for you it is possible for you to have great quality and safety when it comes to keeping your wine cold. When you choose a Sunbeam wine refrigerator you will have everything you need to serve great tasting quality wine.

	Danby 27 Bottle Sim Wine Refrigerator This is a nice slim built Danby Wine Cooler.  Holding up to 27 bottles you can get this wine refrigerator into about any corner of your home or office. Learn More or Buy
	Avanti 12 Bottle Wine Refrigerator (slim) Holds 12 wine bottles, adjustable thermostat for ideal temperature controlled conditions, solid state components for superior reliability, no vibration - bottle sediment is not disturbed, unique state-of-the-art thermoelectric technology, thermopane reversible glass door with integrated handle, auto defrost, soft interior lighting with on/off switch, slide-out chrome shelves, 25.5h x 10.75w x 20d. Learn More or Buy
	Vinotemp Wine Cabinet 160 Count Bottle Storage Vinotemp 250G 160 Bottle Wine Cooler Cabinet with Glass Doors.  Also this unit is crafted out of white oak and is very slim for the amount of wine it holds. Learn More or Buy

If you are looking for a product to chill your wine that will fit into a narrow space these wine refrigerators may be just what you are looking for. They are able to fit in narrow places and still hold up to 18 bottles of wine.

Features are sometimes what we are looking for to seal the deal for us on a certain product. With these models of refrigerators for your wine you will still be able to enjoy the features you are looking for to keep your wine at its best tasting temperature. With models having electronic controls to thermal electric cooling that prevents vibration from disturbing the wine you will be able to find the models that will keep your wines premium taste.

Don’t let space keep you from aging your wine perfectly. With the choice of a slim wine refrigerator you will be able chill and age your wine for the perfect glass and keep your space.

When you are talking about the number of bottles these refrigerators can hold from 80 to even 260 bottles you can find the one that holds what you need. When you are choosing a wine refrigerator for commercial use you want to make sure you pick one that gives you the maximum in the quantity of bottles it will hold. If you need one that is smaller you can choose one that holds a smaller amount of bottles but give you great quality.

Sometimes you need different features for commercial use then you need for private use. With many wine refrigerators made for commercial use you can find the important features you need including locking front doors. Knowing that you can lock up the wine is important in loss prevention. From internal lighting to interchangeable door hinges you can find the commercial wine refrigerator that fits your commercial needs.

If being the door to the wine refrigerator will be opened a lot you need to make sure that the door is durable enough to handle the usage it will get. Not only that you want to make sure that the refrigerator is heavy duty in how it handles keeping the temperature that it is set at. If you have a large sized model you want to make sure that the shelves can handle the weight that will be put on them on a daily basis.

Features are important no matter what kind of refrigerator you use to store wine. Those features must also be heavy duty when you are looking for durability in the model you choose. If you need to have automatic temperature control it has to handle the usage the cooler receives. Also if you need automatic defrost it must be able to handle the size of the model it is defrosting.

There is a lot that goes into choosing just the right model to handle your wine refrigeration needs. Especially if this is part of your occupation you want to make sure that you choose the right heavy duty wine refrigerator.